Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y221 VLDMOT history
Y221 VLD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,801 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 132,801 mi
- At MOT on 8 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y221 VLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y221 VLD was last recorded at 132,801 miles on 8 Feb 2026, 6,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,303 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,498 miles
- Average per year
- 5,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,801 miles
- 2025 – 126,303 miles
- 2024 – 120,192 miles
- 2022 – 108,985 miles
- 2021 – 99,926 miles
- 2020 – 96,053 miles
- 2019 – 90,580 miles
- 2018 – 85,122 miles
- 2017 – 76,607 miles
- 2016 – 68,384 miles
- 2015 – 60,978 miles
- 2014 – 54,964 miles
- 2013 – 51,581 miles
- 2012 – 47,828 miles
- 2011 – 44,271 miles
- 2010 – 41,460 miles
- 2009 – 37,704 miles
- 2008 – 33,711 miles
- 2007 – 28,614 miles
- 2006 – 23,208 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,801 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,801 miles (+6,498)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 132,801 miles
- Test number
- 139628837722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,303 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,303 miles
- Test number
- 470840951110
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,303 miles (+695)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,303 miles
- Test number
- 354294735840
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,608 miles (+5,416)3 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,608 miles
- Test number
- 659238763412
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass120,192 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 120,192 miles
- Test number
- 624297787279
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,187 miles (+11,202)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,187 miles
- Test number
- 857535726714
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 108,985 miles
- Test number
- 282427528648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail108,985 miles (+9,059)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,985 miles
- Test number
- 164993127310
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,926 miles (+3,873)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 99,926 miles
- Test number
- 679248935450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,053 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 96,053 miles
- Test number
- 957763759581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,053 miles (+5,473)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,053 miles
- Test number
- 840180034019
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 90,580 miles
- Test number
- 370951340600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,580 miles (+5,458)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,580 miles
- Test number
- 132159604627
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass85,122 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 85,122 miles
- Test number
- 755159551351
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn
Fail85,122 miles (+8,515)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,122 miles
- Test number
- 560385901726
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn
- AdvisoryTyres wearing low
Pass76,607 miles (+8,223)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 76,607 miles
- Test number
- 484346753925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,384 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 68,384 miles
- Test number
- 584764765479
- AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
Fail68,384 miles (+7,406)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,384 miles
- Test number
- 109368345254
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,978 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 60,978 miles
- Test number
- 929944955149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,964 miles
- Test number
- 956986254152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,964 miles (+3,383)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,964 miles
- Test number
- 577626154197
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass51,581 miles (+3,753)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,581 miles
- Test number
- 686826183101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,828 miles (+3,557)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 47,828 miles
- Test number
- 149367482192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,271 miles (+2,811)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,271 miles
- Test number
- 865929271171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,460 miles (+3,756)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 41,460 miles
- Test number
- 981970880154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,704 miles (+3,993)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 37,704 miles
- Test number
- 972817079141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,711 miles (+5,097)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,711 miles
- Test number
- 241959368179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,614 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,614 miles
- Test number
- 574020487128
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail28,614 miles (+5,406)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,614 miles
- Test number
- 941120387182
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 23,208 miles
- Test number
- 871010386138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y221 VLD
- Does Y221 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 VLD is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y221 VLD?
- The MOT on Y221 VLD is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y221 VLD done?
- Y221 VLD was recorded at 132,801 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2026, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
- Has Y221 VLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y221 VLD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y221 VLD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on Y221 VLD find?
- Y221 VLD passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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